Sunday, February 10, 2008

BOB MARLEY Docu-Film Set for Filming

Director Martin Scorsese is to next tackle a documentary about the legendary Reggae star Bob Marley.

The announcement comes as Scorsese's latest effort, SHINE A LIGHT, which revolves around The Rolling Stones, debuted at the Berlin Film Festival. Variety reports that Tuff Gong Pictures and Shangri-La are producing the pic, which has been authorized by Marley's family.

The new docu-film is set for release on Feb. 6, 2010, on what would have been Marley's 65th birthday.

"I am thrilled that the Marley family will finally have the opportunity to document our father's legacy and are truly honored to have Mr. Scorsese guide the journey," Marley's son Ziggy